Juan Beniquez, baseball player, 1971-1988

Juan Beniquez

Born: 5/13/1950 in San Sebastian, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1971-09-04 | Final Game: 1988-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Juan Jose Beniquez

Biography

Juan Beniquez was a professional baseball player born in 1950, whose career spanned from 1971 to 1988. He made a significant impact in Major League Baseball as a versatile position player, appearing in 1,500 games throughout his career. Beniquez was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .274, which showcased his ability to consistently get on base. Over the course of his time in the league, he collected 1,274 hits, including 79 home runs and 476 runs batted in (RBIs). His speed on the base paths was evident as he successfully stole 104 bases, contributing to his team's offensive strategies. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Beniquez's career coincided with the evolution of the game in the late 20th century. His contributions were felt not only in terms of statistics but also through his ability to adapt to various roles on the field, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Beniquez's legacy includes not only his individual achievements but also his representation of the diverse talent that emerged in baseball during this period. His performance remains a point of reference for aspiring players and historians alike, highlighting the skill and determination that characterized his approach to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1500 4651 610 1274 190 30 79 476 104 349 551 0.274 0.327 0.379 0.705 -315.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 20 2 4 1 0 0 2 1 2 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 ALCS CAL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1975 WS BOS 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.125
1975 ALCS BOS 3 12 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 68 54 472 33 5 62
2B 1 0 1 0 1 0
3B 49 38 21 76 9 1
OF 1155 958 2535 69 60 12
SS 43 38 62 116 20 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 68
Second Base 1
Third Base 50
Shortstop 43
Left Field 296
Center Field 732
Right Field 189
Designated Hitter 111

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1977 Gold Glove OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 TOR AL $400,000
1987 BAL AL $430,000
1986 BAL AL $450,000
1985 CAL AL $365,000
Total Career Earnings $1,645,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1984 Most Valuable Player AL 25th 2.0 392 0